Members of Limerick LGBT Pride with members of Limerick Marine Search and Rescue at the launch of the Play with Pride’ Fun Charity Match. Picture: Johnny Baynes/ilovelimerick.

Limerick LGBT Pride Fundraising Day is taking place on Saturday May 21 with a fun filled afternoon of activities. Limerick LGBT Pride decided to mark Mental Health Awareness Month and also the first anniversary of the Marriage Equality “Yes Vote” and with three amazing events in one evening to raise much needed funds for Limerick Marine Search and Rescue.

Roches Street Art Festival takes place annually from September 8 to September 13.
This was the 14th year that the festival had taken place and raised over €100,000 for local charities.

Retailers displayed the work of local artist’s.The pieces that were up for sale and 25% of each sale was to go to charity. This year the art festival was held to benefit Limerick Marine Search & Rescue and Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Association Mid-West.